Would you carry an Old (design) Gun?

[PieterCoetzee]

Guys Im trying to keep this one lite, so no judgements or proclamations just fun gun talk

The modern handgun field has largely gone to polymer; but what about the steel (and aluminum) gun of yesteryear. Without a doubt Im a Glock guy and I have a few other modern favorites; but I still have love for several older models. I went through a SSA phase and a WW1/2 phase. For most of my military career I carried a 1911 (one with a WW1 date). I retired with a M9 and still love it. In my PD career I carried a couple SIGs and yes the Glock

Lately Ive been carrying a Walther P38K and a gunsmith made Man From U.N.C.L.E. version (K length barrel and special grips). I have a PPK for special occasions. Im certainly not opposed to the Detonics Combat Master (pre Colt Officer Model). I had a ASP Pistol, which I sadly sold and a S&W669. Heck Ive even got a C96 Broomhandle, although I havent carried yet

Today the plastic guns are lighter BUT theres something cool about the Classics.

 

[Blackmesa96]

No problem carrying a revolver here. That qualifies as an old design in my mind.

 

[PieterCoetzee]

No problem carrying a revolver here. That qualifies as an old design in my mind.

Yep I think so too

 

[Condition1]

I carry a 1911 in 10mm from time to time. Is a 1979 Ruger Super Blackhawk in 44mag old enough? I have no problem with the older guns but the new ones are a lot lighter and my old back doesn’t complain as much. I’ve probably have more metal inside me that most polymer guns. Just giving you a hard time. I enjoy most of your posts .

 

[PieterCoetzee]

I carry a 1911 in 10mm from time to time. Is a 1979 Ruger Super Blackhawk in 44mag old enough? I have no problem with the older guns but the new ones are a lot lighter and my old back doesn’t complain as much. I’ve probably have more metal inside me that most polymer guns. Just giving you a hard time. I enjoy most of your posts .

I Love SAAs, my twist is more for the 1873s and Ruger Vaqueros; but I do see virtue in the Blackhawks. I havent "done" 10mm in 1911 yet; but I did try a CZ75 clone (Witness) in 10mm. Between the gun and two spare mags, it was a workout.

I think the docs got out most of the metal bits that were "loaned" to me

My Heavy Metal passion is SMGs.

 

[Anchorite]

Today the plastic guns are lighter BUT theres something cool about the Classics.

I carry a revolver often. Is that classic enough?

 

[ECS686]

I run a S&W Wheelguns a lot. I have several K frames and 686 .one of my favorite is a Model 64 bobbed hammer DAO effectively a NY-1

 

[OldGrunt]

This seems to just be a re-run of a thread you started a month ago. https://www.thearmorylife.com/forum...ign-gun-you-would-carry-for-protection.26246/

 

[Anchorite]

This seems to just be a re-run of a thread you started a month ago. https://www.thearmorylife.com/forum...ign-gun-you-would-carry-for-protection.26246/

Ah. Thought it was a familiar topic.

 

[OldGrunt]

Ah. Thought it was a familiar topic.

So did I.

 

[PieterCoetzee]

So did I.

This seems to just be a re-run of a thread you started a month ago. https://www.thearmorylife.com/forum...ign-gun-you-would-carry-for-protection.26246/

Well guys I guess your right. I looked for it but couldnt find it. Thank you for your search magic, and see I was just trying to have a fun topic

....but since youre here whadaya think about old guns?

 

[OldGrunt]

I have a few.

 

[Talyn]

This seems to just be a re-run of a thread you started a month ago. https://www.thearmorylife.com/forum...ign-gun-you-would-carry-for-protection.26246/

+1000

Ground Hog Day.

 

[Condition1]

I Love SAAs, my twist is more for the 1873s and Ruger Vaqueros; but I do see virtue in the Blackhawks. I havent "done" 10mm in 1911 yet; but I did try a CZ75 clone (Witness) in 10mm. Between the gun and two spare mags, it was a workout.

I think the docs got out most of the metal bits that were "loaned" to me

My Heavy Metal passion is SMGs.

I had a witness in 10mm it only shot 2 foot low at 25 yards. I love the SAA did a lot of shooting in the 80’s in SASS matches. That was back in the early days of SASS. I drove 150 miles one way to shoot in some matches.

 

[Belt Fed]

...but since youre here whadaya think about old guns?

some of mine have swastikas on them

 

[Hertervillian]

I’ll carry a P-239 SIG, 40S&W. Is that old enough? It’s got a hammer, which is only one step away from a frizzen.

 

[Biggfoot44]

How old is old ? Simply pre plastic , or OLD ( design ) ?

Of course the usual swing out Revolvers . A Breaktop Hammerless Safety in .38S&W ( late production 20th Century) . Does pre catalog Vaquero get spiritual connection to SAA , or just to circa 1990 ?

My first 1911 was a late 1920's early A1 . Did my Argentine High Power get credit for the 1972 era Belgin that it cloned , or all the way to 1935 ?

 

[Condition1]

Back when I liked shooting black powder I had an 1858 Remington Navy in .36 caliber. Navy Arms was the maker very accurate pistol. But after about 3 cylinders of shooting you had to take it apart and clean the cylinder pin or it would start seizing up.

 

[Blackmesa96]

I carry a 1911 in 10mm from time to time. Is a 1979 Ruger Super Blackhawk in 44mag old enough? I have no problem with the older guns but the new ones are a lot lighter and my old back doesn’t complain as much. I’ve probably have more metal inside me that most polymer guns. Just giving you a hard time. I enjoy most of your posts .

I hadn't ever considered the fact that I probably have more metal in me than most polymer pistols. It's likely true, though.

 

[Condition1]

I hadn't ever considered the fact that I probably have more metal in me than most polymer pistols. It's likely true, though.

Both knees replaced and 4 fusions in my back. I told my son to have me cremated and all the metal turned into a gun.